FOREO FAQ Scalp Recovery & Thick Hair Probiotic Serum Versus Heyhair Root Revival Advanced Anti-Gray Hair Serum
Updated on October 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
FOREO FAQ Scalp Recovery & Thick Hair Probiotic Serum 26 ingredients
Heyhair Root Revival Advanced Anti-Gray Hair Serum 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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FOREO FAQ Scalp Recovery & Thick Hair Probiotic Serum 26 ingredients
Heyhair Root Revival Advanced Anti-Gray Hair Serum 26 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Allantoin, Menthyl Lactate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carnosine, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Panthenol, Adenosine, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dextran
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20 Amide
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantZinc Chloride
SoothingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dextran, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20 Amide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Panthenol, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Acetyl Tyrosine, Sodium Metabisulfite, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Zinc Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Biotin, Caffeine, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This biometic peptide is designed to support hair growth.
According to a manufacturer, it stimulates hair growth by:
The manufacturer has found combining this ingredient with red clover extract (Capixyl) boosted benefits. Not only does it enforce the scalp's extracellular matrix, it also inhibits the enzyme that creates DHT, a hormone that leads to hair loss.
While this ingredient is promising, more research is still needed to confirm its full effectiveness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This extract comes from the flower more commonly known as red clover.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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